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Carnegie Clean Energy has made significant strides in its wave energy technology, progressing the ACHIEVE Programme and launching a €4 million EU-funded project to reduce costs, while securing a prestigious Defence innovation award.

Magnetite Mines broadens its strategic partnerships and progresses key approvals for the Razorback Iron Ore Project, while uncovering new rare earth mineralisation and expanding its green iron consortium.

Great Southern Mining Limited reported significant gold intercepts from its Western Australian and Queensland projects during the December 2025 quarter, alongside securing up to A$337,500 in government co-funded drilling grants.

Estrella Resources has reported multiple high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project, including assays up to 58% manganese, and received regulatory approval for a 30,000-tonne bulk sample extraction. Concurrently, drilling at the Werumata limestone project has been completed with assay results pending.

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX, LU7) reports major advances in silver recycling technology alongside plans for a second lithium refinery in Texas, supported by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited reports steady progress on its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, securing key government agreements and strategic partnerships while maintaining financial discipline.

ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.

BluGlass Limited has extended its contract with the U.S. Department of War by A$1.05 million and appointed a refreshed Board to accelerate its commercial growth in visible laser technology. The company is advancing its GaN laser portfolio amid a US$100 million project pipeline and ongoing R&D investments.

FIN Resources is gearing up to launch its maiden drilling campaign at the high-grade Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada’s Northwest Territories, with ice road construction starting in early February and drilling expected by March.

Atomic Eagle Limited has announced a substantial uranium exploration target at its Muntanga Project in Zambia, supported by promising drilling results that suggest significant resource expansion potential.

Cauldron Energy Limited has unveiled significant uranium discoveries at its Yanrey Project, bolstering its resource base as uranium prices surge on strong global demand and strategic investments.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.